Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on upcoming airports, scenery, and even aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, with several releases.
Without further ado, you can check out the news below.
F4U-1D Corsair Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Blackbird Simulations announced a rendition of the legendary F4U-1D Corsair WW2 warbird for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It’s worth mentioning that the developer released a rendition of the Goodyear-made FG-1D in 2021 when Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was young and Blackbird was still branded MilViz, but this one is described as completely new.
Vessels: AU New South Wales Released for MSFS 2024
Seafront Simulations released its Vessels: AU New South Wales scenery package for MSFS 2024.
It’s available on Orbx Direct, Contrail, and the developer’s own store, starting at $16.11.
It includes the following features.
- Over 15,000 static boats populate harbours, bays, and marinas
- More than 1,000 animated vessels, adding movement and immersion to coastal flights
- Fully landable, animated Hobart-class destroyers
- Coverage of the entire New South Wales shoreline, including Burraneer, Sylvania Waters, and Kogarah Bay
- A fleet of iconic and historic ships, including Captain Cook’s ship HMB Endeavour, the Duyfken replica, HMAS Vampire, and HMAS Onslow submarine
- Modern naval power with Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock ships, Hobart-class destroyers, and Anzac-class frigates
Mukah Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and MSFS 2024
Shadescene released another airport in Malaysia, and it’s Mukah Airport (WBGK). It’s available on Simmarket for $14.24, including the following features.
- Custom terraforming
- Custom scenery objects for the Terminal, Hangar and more
- Hand-placed Taxiways and Runway light system. Taxiways center, Taxiways edge, Runway light system, etc.
- Full Day/Night lighting.
- Hand-crafted ground markings and textures.
- Airlines and destinations
- Airline – MASWings
Doha Hamad International Airport and Qatar Landmarks Released for MSFS 2020
Tuwaiq Designs released a rendition of the massive Hamad International Airport (OTHH) serving Doha, the capital of Qatar, only for MSFS 2020.
It’s available on Simmarket for $31.34. It includes the following features.
- Realistic Airport Model: Accurate terminal designs and fully modeled Terminal Interiors, crafted with exceptional attention to detail.
- PBR Textures: Physically-Based Rendering (PBR) textures deliver lifelike reflections, materials, and environmental effects for unmatched realism.
- Custom Ground Textures: High-resolution textures for runways, taxiways, and aprons, featuring realistic wear, markings, and surface variations.
- Dynamic Night Lighting: Stunning, true-to-life night environments featuring authentic lighting for runways, taxiways, aprons, and terminal areas.
- Custom Jetways: Beautifully designed and precisely positioned jetways, matching the real-world airport layout for an authentic boarding and deplaning experience.
- Optimized LOD (Level of Detail): Carefully optimized LOD models ensure smooth performance and high visual fidelity at every distance.
The developer also released a Qatar Landmarks package, available on Simmarket for $19.95. It includes the following landmarks.
Doha City & West Bay
- Museum of Islamic Art
- National Museum of Qatar
- Imam Muhammad Bin Abdulwahab Mosque
- Al Fanar Mosque
- Al Diwan Al Amiri
- Ministry of Interior Building
- Hamad Medical City
- State Audit Tower
- National Telecom Tower
- Kahramaa Tower
- Woqood Tower
- Al Bidda Tower
- Al Jazi Tower
- Al Naser Tower
- Al Mana Tower
- Qatar Energy Tower Complex
- Corniche Park Tower
- World Trade Center
- Doha Tower (Burj Doha)
- Awqaf Tower
- Tornado Tower
- Palm Towers
- North Oil Tower
- Al Fardan Tower
- Al Faisal Tower
- Wyndham Tower
- Sheraton Grand Doha Resort
- Delta Tower
- West Bay Tower
- West Bay 44 Tower
- Marriott Towers
- Navigation Tower
- Al Samikh Tower
- Bentley Tower
- Laffan Tower
- InterContinental Tower
- Al Wahda Arches
Education City (Al Rayyan)
- Qatar Foundation Headquarters
- Qatar Science Oasis
- QECC (Qatar Education City Complex)
- Qatar National Library
- Sidra Medical Complex
- Education City Stadium
- Al Shaqab Equestrian Center
Aspire Zone (Al Rayyan)
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Aspire Dome
- The Torch Doha (Aspire Tower)
- 2022 Building
Al Wakrah City
- Al Janoub Stadium
Lusail City & The Pearl
- Lusail Stadium
- Gewan Island Bridge
- Gewan Crystal Walkway
- UDC Towers
- Abraj Bay Towers
- Porto Arabia Towers
- Bahriya Towers
- Floresta Towers
- Zig Zag Towers
- QIG Tower
- Eighteenth Tower
- Rosewood Tower
- Moon Tower
- Manart Tower
- Twin Marina Towers
- Marina Tower
- Velero Tower
- Sendian Tower
- Al Sa’ad Plaza Towers
Al Rayyan & Suburban Doha
- Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium
Breda International Airport released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
SimPixel released Breda International Airport (EHSE) in the Netherlands. It’s available on iniBuilds for $9.39.
It includes the following features.
- High-Resolution Textures: Featuring PBR materials for realistic reflections, shadows, and weathering effects
- Custom 3D Models: Every structure, from terminals to hangars, crafted with precision to match the real-world airport
- Dynamic Lighting: Accurate night lighting with ambient light for immersive operations
- Detailed Interiors: Modeled hangers interiors with textures that deliver an authentic experience inside and out
- Static Aircraft and Ground Vehicles: Accurately placed ground equipment and static aircraft to enhance realism
- Optimized Performance: Built to run smoothly across a wide range of systems without compromising visual fidelity
- 3D Animated People: Lifelike animated characters populate the airport, adding a dynamic and immersive atmosphere
- Wind-Responsive Runway Indicator: A fully functional runway direction indicator that reacts to real-time wind conditions
Svalbard Airport Released for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds released Svalbard Airport, Longyear (ENSB), only for MSFS 2024. It’s available on the developer’s own store for $13.42.
It includes the following features.
- Custom ground textures for entire airport area
- High Quality Buildings Interiors and Parallax
- Detailed recreation of landside area with custom models (Seed Vault included)
- Fully custom night lighting, including runway and taxiway lights
- GSX profile included in scenery folder
- Custom taxiway signs
- High-quality, optimized textures
- Custom Norwegian airside cluster to reflect real-world operations
- Custom models of surrounding buildings
- Custom static aircraft, including helicopters and C172
- All models optimized for performance with Level of Detail (LOD)
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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